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New $24,000 inter-connect
I own a pair and am very pleased with the sound. I even hooked them up to a large satellite dish in my back yard and was able to hear the Big Bang.  
Integrated amplifier search
Dare I mention the (gasp) Sony TA-A1ES? Paid $1200 for a demo. It has a sweet class A sound, solid engineering, weighs 37.5 pounds, and comes from a company with deep pockets. Look at the speaker terminals and note they are about as good as it get... 
New Look for Audiogon hard to work with
Todays word is: ineptitude. 
Whole House Mains Wiring -- Ping: Jea48 (Jim) -- & ALL Others for your HELP!
Buy this:Ideal, 61-164 SureTest Circuit AnalyzerIt will show you voltage drop.I installed a dedicated 20 amp circuit using a 10 wire with extra shielding. I also added a 2nd grounding rod. Your electrician won't likely have seen an analyzer like t... 
Amps from the 1980's -- What gear holds up sonically? Reliably?
i had a haffier that i soldered together and then only one channel worked, but you could send it to the factory to get it working right. this was my first venture into separates. i also had a perreaux that sounded nice. 
Quality of outlet not directly powering equipment important?
test it with a circuit analyzer, ideal industries 61-164 
ROI. Where is money better spent?
Good room treatment? Do you guys mean putting some high-quality art on the walls so you have something to look at while you're listening? 
Budget Audiophile Looking For Amplifier Suggestions
ATI makes amps for several "high end" companies.